Monday marks one week since devastating earthquakes struck in Turkey and Syria. The death toll has now reached 33,000, as desperate rescue operations continue. Turkish authorities have started arresting property developers and have issued warrants for over 100 more. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source: Earthquake death toll in Turkey, Syria tops 33,000
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By Ayesha Rascoe NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Himyar Abdul Moghni of the United Nations about relief efforts in Aleppo, Syria, following last week’s deadly earthquakes. Source: A United Nations official in Syria weighs in on the state of earthquake recovery
The death toll has reached 24,000 people, with many more injured and millions displaced. Source: Hope for rescue fades as recovery operations in Turkey, Syria continue